Recent news and announcements from Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit.
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New sea walls safeguard Ōpōtiki’s transformation
Two new breakwater walls officially opened in Pākihikura (Ōpōtiki) Harbour in September 2024 provide boats with safe harbour access to support the continued growth of aquaculture in the Bay of Plenty.
11 October, 2024
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Kaingaroa Community Development Project
The $11.1 million Kaingaroa Village Community Development Project accelerated the implementation of the Kaingaroa Village Community Development Plan by providing funding for essential infrastructure and facilities.
24 July, 2024
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Revitalising wellness – the QE Health transformation
In the heart of Rotorua lies a hub of healing and wellness, Queen Elizabeth (QE) Health.
7 June, 2024
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Construction work on Rotorua Museum to get underway in June
Construction on Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa will start in June this year following confirmation of the final piece of project funding.
30 April, 2024
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Murupara - Work for Life Centre and Regional Digital Hub
Limited education and training and a long history of limited employment opportunities in Murupara has presented its challenges. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Manawa Trust is determined to turn things around for their community.
12 April, 2024
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Ōpōtiki Harbour Development Project wins big at Economic Development NZ Awards
The Ōpōtiki Harbour Development Project, a transformative project aimed at revitalising the Ōpōtiki community, garnered 2 awards at the Economic Development New Zealand (EDNZ) Awards held last night: the Inclusive Well Being Award and the Overall Supreme
27 October, 2023
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NIWE Primary Producer Finance Scheme open for applications
Land-based primary producers severely impacted by the North Island Weather Events (NIWE) in early 2023, including Cyclone Gabrielle and the Auckland Anniversary Weekend flooding, can now apply for the NIWE Primary Producer Finance Scheme.
18 August, 2023
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Investment in our regional economies continues
The Government is continuing to invest in our regional economies as part of an ongoing strategy to develop these areas to become more productive, resilient, inclusive and sustainable.
8 August, 2023
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Unlocking Rotorua's industrial potential
The Government is supporting the development of 13 hectares of Māori freehold land into an industrial park in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty with a $6 million loan from the Regional Strategic Partnership Fund.
15 June, 2023
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Funding set to expand deep dive marine work
A $700,000 Regional Strategic Partnership Fund hyperlink loan for specialist scientific diving business, Deep Dive Division, will enable its operations to expand and create 6 new skilled jobs.
10 November, 2022